Geez-

Bravo 12 $2,899 - Hobie Mono-Hull
Wave Classic 13 $4,499
Getaway 16 $6,599 - includes roller jib - add $750 for wings
Hobie16 SE $8,999
FX-1 (17') $15,999 Euro Model w/trap
Tiger (18') $18,999 Euro Model Formula 18 with Spinnaker

Wildcat will be around 21K!!!


So why not promote the Getaway as a class, maybe add a spin?
I know it is a little heavy for it's size but the cost differential is huge. H16 is approaching 10K race ready. The boat built this market with a reasonable price to fun ratio back in the day.

With the economy in a protracted downturn, shouldn't mfr's be looking at lower cost products to maintain business?

I know a lot of us are serious about racing fast, sexy cats, but if we want to try and increase the number of folks racing (not just sailing) then I think the cost to do so needs to be seriously considered.


Fire away!